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noun - any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist
HUMECTANTS - A humectant is a hygroscopic substance used to keep things moist; it is the opposite of a desiccant because it is wet. It is often a molecule with ...
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Plural form of humectant. |
Retaining or preserving moisture. |
A substance, especially a skin lotion or a food additive, used to reduce the loss of moisture. |
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A humectant is a hygroscopic substance used to keep things moist; it is the opposite of a desiccant because it is wet. It is often a molecule with several hydrophilic groups, most often hydroxyl groups; however, amines and carboxyl groups, sometimes esterified, can be encountered as well (its affinity to form hydrogen bonds with molecules of water is the crucial trait). They are used in many products, including food, cosmetics, medicines and pesticides. * A humectant attracts and retains the moisture in the air nearby via absorption, drawing the water vapor into or beneath the organism's or object's surface. By contrast, desiccants also attract ambient moisture, but adsorbnot absorbit, by condensing the water vapor onto the surface, as a layer of film. * When used as a food additive, a humectant has the effect of keeping the foodstuff moist.Humectants are sometimes used as a component of antistatic coatings for plastics. * In pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, humectants can be used in topical |